irrevocable
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“This case is about money Nick’s parents separately set aside for him alone and made irrevocable, to be paid to him on two fixed dates: one-half at 30, and the balance at 35.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Another advantage to a trust: For the most part, an irrevocable trust would shield assets from your mother’s creditors, if she had any.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Upon your mother-in-law’s death, the trust generally becomes irrevocable, and you must abide by its terms.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Say the home is in an irrevocable trust with three beneficiaries, including a parent and two adult children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
They knew that it was within the power of the father to curse his sons, and ay! a curse laid on a disobedient son or daughter was irrevocable.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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